Worst control pad?

That poll is horrible. Everyone of those are really comfortable except probably Sixaxsis. So I guess I choose that but really it isn't all that bad.

Out of the controllers I have actually used (and remember using) I have to say that the Xbox's controller was WAY to chunky. It may be great for people who have big hands but since my hands are medium size, it is extremely difficult for me to use. But out of what I have seen it looks like this is the worst:

[QUOTE="LastRambo341"][QUOTE="Ragnarok1051"] If it ain't broke...vashkey

Look at that. How are you supposed to comfortably reach the -,+, 1 and 2 buttons? I'm all for change but I'll take no change over controllers with impractical button layouts.

While I agree that + and - could be placed better, all you really need is to slide you're thumb. I've never really had a problem with them. I guess they 'could' make them curved to easier to reach, but then lefty's would have problems.

As for 1 and 2, they are for holding the controller sideways. Sometimes they get uses for a map or a pause button, but that's it. Maping actions to 1 or 2 in remote form would be like mapping 'jump'' to the start button on the DS3.

[QUOTE="LastRambo341"][QUOTE="Ragnarok1051"] If it ain't broke...siLVURcross

[QUOTE="siLVURcross"][QUOTE="LastRambo341"] People should be open-minded for changes.LastRambo341

the original xbox controller is bad, imo

[QUOTE="siLVURcross"][QUOTE="LastRambo341"] People should be open-minded for changes.LastRambo341

[QUOTE="LastRambo341"][QUOTE="siLVURcross"] No need for change, it's fine the way it is.siLVURcross

[QUOTE="LastRambo341"][QUOTE="siLVURcross"] No need for change, it's fine the way it is.Ragnarok1051

Never used a dreamcast controller, so I guess gamecube.

Poor poll choices, but out of those, the GC controller.

[QUOTE="Ragnarok1051"][QUOTE="LastRambo341"] Then why change to HD graphics when SD can do great graphics? See the logic behind that?LastRambo341

[QUOTE="LastRambo341"][QUOTE="Ragnarok1051"] No I don't. We never had a problem using the controllers we had until the Wii, and now its a big thing that Nintendo changed controllers while others stayed the same. Graphics have been improving while the hardware improves with each generation. We didn't need a new style of controlling. Ragnarok1051

[QUOTE="Ragnarok1051"][QUOTE="LastRambo341"] Thats because you folks are too used to the old fashioned controller and its time to change. A new style of controller is a method of new gameplay, which is what gaming is all about.LastRambo341

[QUOTE="siLVURcross"][QUOTE="LastRambo341"] Then why change to HD graphics when SD can do great graphics? See the logic behind that?LastRambo341

[QUOTE="Ragnarok1051"][QUOTE="LastRambo341"] Thats because you folks are too used to the old fashioned controller and its time to change. A new style of controller is a method of new gameplay, which is what gaming is all about.LastRambo341

[QUOTE="LastRambo341"][QUOTE="Ragnarok1051"] The only thing the Wii-mote has really done is replace button mashing with waggle. Ragnarok1051

[QUOTE="LastRambo341"][QUOTE="siLVURcross"] Because each new gen pushes graphics to the next level?siLVURcross

[QUOTE="Ragnarok1051"][QUOTE="LastRambo341"] What about replace second analogue stick with IR pointer? Relaxation?LastRambo341

[QUOTE="LastRambo341"][QUOTE="Ragnarok1051"] The only thing the Wii-mote has really done is replace button mashing with waggle. siLVURcross

[QUOTE="LastRambo341"][QUOTE="Ragnarok1051"] Not sure how you get relaxation with the Wii-mote over a normal controller. Ragnarok1051

[QUOTE="siLVURcross"][QUOTE="LastRambo341"] And each new gen comes with a different way to PLAY? Hence we PLAY games = Gameplay.LastRambo341

[QUOTE="siLVURcross"][QUOTE="LastRambo341"] What about replace second analogue stick with IR pointer? Relaxation?LastRambo341

[QUOTE="LastRambo341"][QUOTE="siLVURcross"] There's no relaxation when you have a gamepad in your hands?siLVURcross

DS3. Terrible "triggers", uncomfortable to hold (makes my hands hurt), and I do not like the convex stick design and stick placement (they're too close together). Plus, recent DS3s i've bought have been of very poor quality. Flimsy triggers, analog sticks that wear out quickly... the six axis controllers were made much better.

[QUOTE="siLVURcross"][QUOTE="LastRambo341"] I think this video at 1:10 will explain what I mean : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWaQpCySCh0 Also, heres a picture: http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs24/f/2008/025/a/c/Angry_Video_Game_Nerd_by_jjnaas.pngLastRambo341

[QUOTE="LastRambo341"][QUOTE="siLVURcross"] Different controllers = different gameplay? siLVURcross

[QUOTE="LastRambo341"][QUOTE="siLVURcross"] So...you just think it looks stupid to be holding a controller and looking like the AVGN. K gotcha.siLVURcross

[QUOTE="siLVURcross"][QUOTE="LastRambo341"] Yes hence its a different way to playLastRambo341

[QUOTE="siLVURcross"][QUOTE="LastRambo341"] Isn't the way everybody plays with the standard controller the same as the AVGN anyways?LastRambo341

this

This thread cannot go on without mentioning the 2600 joystick. Rigid, unresponsive and with one single button.

RIP "The Duke"

But out of what I have seen it looks like this is the worst:

boredy-Mcbored

To be fair no one really knew what a controller should look like at that time. Putting a number pad on it made as much sense as anything. And the idea was copied on many early consoles (even the 2600 had an optional keypad accessory).

If this was the best controller I would vote the GCN controller. But since it is the worst I would vote for CDi controller.

[QUOTE="LastRambo341"][QUOTE="siLVURcross"] I'm certainly not as tense as the AVGN or as angry. I'm relaxed, and I don't hold up the controller to my face.siLVURcross

the only controller i actually hate using is the sony controllers. they hurt my hand more than any other controller. im no troll but thats the truth with them and with my expirience with them

I would say the DC out of that lot, it was actually a pretty crap controller, 1 analogue stick, only two shoulder buttons (although they were analogue which was a first) and the digital pad had hard corners on top of that. To be honest I think only fanboys or people that never played with every one of these controllers would vote for anything but the DC controller...

SapSacPrime

Well I have used all these controllers... having owned all their respective systems... and I would have to respectfully disagree. Okay the design of the d-pad isn't great, but neither are the ones on any of these controllers. The SixAxis/Dualshock3 have that stupid cutout. The 360's feels mushy. And the GameCube's is both mushy and small. Yes it only has one analog stick, but it seems like the most accurate analog stick I've ever used. Besides at that time the dual analog layout had yet to come into its own. You can't simply judge it from a modern perspective.

How is the 360 controller losing to six axis.....lol these forums surprise me everydayJamani